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Tiradentes
ModernRevolutionaryBrazil1746 — 1792
Brazilian revolutionary who led the Inconfidencia Mineira movement.
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Quick Facts
Born
1746
Died
1792
Country
Brazil
Era
Modern
Occupation
Revolutionary
Score Overview
Military (10%)13
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)45
Strategy (15%)32
Total Score38.9
Tiradentes — Complete Timeline
1789 AD
Leadership of Inconfidência MineiraPolitical Action◆ Major
Tiradentes emerged as a leading figure in the Inconfid
ConspiracyIndependence MovementEnlightenment
Impact: regionalprogressive
Betrayal and ArrestPolitical Action◆ Major
The Inconfid
BetrayalArrestPortuguese Repression
Impact: regionaltragic
1792 AD
Trial and SentencingPolitical Action◆ Major
Tiradentes was tried for high treason by Portuguese authorities. While other conspirators received exile or lighter sentences, Tiradentes was sentenced to death as the movement's most visible leader, becoming the sole conspirator executed.
TrialDeath SentencePortuguese Justice
Impact: regionaltragic
Execution and DismembermentPolitical Action
Tiradentes was hanged in Rio de Janeiro, then his body was quartered and displayed in Minas Gerais. His head was exhibited in Vila Rica (Ouro Preto) as a warning. He became a martyr for Brazilian independence, later honored as a national hero.
ExecutionMartyrdomBrazilian Independence
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
6
Reform
6
Stability
6
Policy
6
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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